This book references historical events as Super-centenarian Violet Mosse-Brown, who lived until the age of 117, reminisced on her life. It features the experiences of the legend, telling her story in her lifetime. Importantly, this masterpiece presents the exact words and experiences as relayed to the author, enriching the book with first-hand experience.
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Erna Brodber and Velma Pollard, two sister-writers born and raised in Jamaica, re-create imagined and lived homelands in their literature by commemorating the history, culture, and religion of the Caribbean. Velma Pollard was born in St. Catherine, Jamaica. By the time she was three, her parents had moved to Woodside, St. Mary, in northeast Jamaica, where her sister, Erna, was born. Even though they both travel widely and often, the sisters both still live in Jamaica. The sisters write about their homeland as a series of memories and stories in their many works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They center on their home village of Woodside in St. Mary Parish, Jamaica, occasionally moving the settings of their fiction and poetry to other regions of Jamaica and various Caribbean islands, as well as other parts of the diaspora in the United States, Canada, and England. The role of women in the patriarchal society of Jamaica and much of the Caribbean is also a subject of the sisters’ writing. Growing up in what Brodber calls the kumbla, the protective but restrictive environment of many women in the Anglo-Caribbean, is an important theme in their fiction. In her fiction, Pollard discusses the gender gaps in employment and the demands of marriage and the special contributions of women to family and community.Many scholars have also explored the significance of spirit in Brodber’s work, including the topics of "spirit theft," "spirit possession," and spirits existing through time, from Africa to the present. Brodber’s narratives also show communication between the living and the dead, from Jane and Louisa (1980) to Nothing’s Mat (2014). Yet, few scholars have examined Brodber’s work on par with her sister’s writing. Drawing upon interviews with the authors, this is the first book to give Brodber and Pollard their due and study the sisters’ important contributions.
Erna Brodber and Velma Pollard, two sister-writers born and raised in Jamaica, re-create imagined and lived homelands in their literature by commemorating the history, culture, and religion of the Caribbean. Velma Pollard was born in St. Catherine, Jamaica. By the time she was three, her parents had moved to Woodside, St. Mary, in northeast Jamaica, where her sister, Erna, was born. Even though they both travel widely and often, the sisters both still live in Jamaica. The sisters write about their homeland as a series of memories and stories in their many works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They center on their home village of Woodside in St. Mary Parish, Jamaica, occasionally moving the settings of their fiction and poetry to other regions of Jamaica and various Caribbean islands, as well as other parts of the diaspora in the United States, Canada, and England. The role of women in the patriarchal society of Jamaica and much of the Caribbean is also a subject of the sisters’ writing. Growing up in what Brodber calls the kumbla, the protective but restrictive environment of many women in the Anglo-Caribbean, is an important theme in their fiction. In her fiction, Pollard discusses the gender gaps in employment and the demands of marriage and the special contributions of women to family and community.Many scholars have also explored the significance of spirit in Brodber’s work, including the topics of "spirit theft," "spirit possession," and spirits existing through time, from Africa to the present. Brodber’s narratives also show communication between the living and the dead, from Jane and Louisa (1980) to Nothing’s Mat (2014). Yet, few scholars have examined Brodber’s work on par with her sister’s writing. Drawing upon interviews with the authors, this is the first book to give Brodber and Pollard their due and study the sisters’ important contributions.
Lacadia is a world of magic and tragedy, of death and of love. This story focuses on the life of Holden. A seventeen year old from the state of Arizona. When he was just a child, his father would tell him stories of a magical world he thought only existed in his dreams. One day, Holden finds the entrance to Lacadia. He will discover his family's ancient secrets, meet new friends, have new adventures, and find the true power within himself. Discover your inner imagination while reading this novel and fall in love with Lacadia.
Small Gardens, and How to Make the Most of Them, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Introducing Violet Mackerel, a charismatic new chapter book star with a zest for life and an endearing, relatable voice akin to Ramona Quimby and Junie B. Jones. Violet is a seven-year-old with a knack for appreciating the smallest things in life: her "Theory of Finding Small Things" states that the moment of finding a tiny treasure usually coincides with the moment of having a genius idea. This creative little girl always strives to think outside the box, so when she spots a small china bird that she desperately wants, she forms an imaginative plan for getting it--and her methods are anything but ordinary Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot is the first book in an irresistibly charming series starring Violet and her family that has pitch-perfect perspective and plenty of laugh-out-loud humor.
Why must a widow newly emerged from mourning be invited to every wedding in the realm? Lady Violet Belmaine ponders that conundrum while traveling from London to rural Scotland at the invitation of an old friend. Escorted by her dashing physician friend, Hugh St. Sevier, Violet prepares to again subject herself to a nuptial celebration, except... the groom fails to appear.Matters become more interesting when Violet discovers that Sebastian MacHeath is laird of the nearest castle, and well acquainted with the bride and her family. Mysterious cousins, surly neighbors, and appearances much at variance with the facts all confound Violet's efforts to find the missing groom, and any designs she might have on her handsome escort
In Violet's Are Blue, Scott Andrews shares his family's deeply personal journey through the heartache of losing their beloved daughter, Violet. This book is more than just a recounting of their loss, it's a testament to the human spirit's resilience, a story of love, and a beacon of hope for anyone navigating the turbulent waters of grief, depression, and loss.With honesty and vulnerability, Scott opens up about the emotional depths of their journey, sharing the raw lessons learned along the way. Through reflections, journal entries, and heartfelt anecdotes, Scott offers a glimpse into the complexities of healing and the struggle to find a new normal in a world forever changed.Violet's Are Blue is both a tribute to their daughter and a guide for others walking a similar path. It is an invitation to embrace the pain, to sit with it, and, eventually, to rise again. Their story reminds us that, while grief is an inseparable part of love, so too is hope. This book is not just about surviving loss; it's about discovering the strength to live, love, and find joy once more.For anyone feeling lost in their grief, this book is a reminder that healing is possible and that even in the darkest times, the light of love never fades.
In Violet's Are Blue, Scott Andrews shares his family's deeply personal journey through the heartache of losing their beloved daughter, Violet. This book is more than just a recounting of their loss, it's a testament to the human spirit's resilience, a story of love, and a beacon of hope for anyone navigating the turbulent waters of grief, depression, and loss.With honesty and vulnerability, Scott opens up about the emotional depths of their journey, sharing the raw lessons learned along the way. Through reflections, journal entries, and heartfelt anecdotes, Scott offers a glimpse into the complexities of healing and the struggle to find a new normal in a world forever changed.Violet's Are Blue is both a tribute to their daughter and a guide for others walking a similar path. It is an invitation to embrace the pain, to sit with it, and, eventually, to rise again. Their story reminds us that, while grief is an inseparable part of love, so too is hope. This book is not just about surviving loss; it's about discovering the strength to live, love, and find joy once more.For anyone feeling lost in their grief, this book is a reminder that healing is possible and that even in the darkest times, the light of love never fades.
The messenger dragon Brimstone announces that the Kingdom of Audland is under attack by gargoyles. Aunt Amaryllis is too busy stirring a magic potion to come to the rescue, so she sends her niece Violet, who brings a new friend, Bertram, to help her save Audland. Even Brimstone can't come, because he's too busy chasing away pixies from the lawn. Can Violet and Bertram save the kingdom by themselves?
